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Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint

An armed robber got away with cash after holding up a convenience store Nov. 6. A clerk at the Sun Do on Union Valley Road near Whiteville reported the robbery just before 10:30 p.m., according to sheriff’s office reports. The clerk said the suspect was dressed entirely in black,...

Whiteville, NC · 16h

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Tabor City Woman, 51, Killed When SUV Crosses Centerline on Peacock Road

Peacock Rd. & Woddrow Cribb Rd. — Approximate Crash Site of Fatal Collision. A 51-year-old Tabor City woman died Thursday evening after a chain-reaction crash on a Columbus County road sent an SUV slamming head-on into her Honda. Four other people were transported for care: one was airlifted, two were taken to a hospital, and one was transported by ambulance and later transferred. The collision occurred near Peacock Road and Woddrow Cribb Road at 6:33 p.m.; Ezzell was pronounced dead following the crash.

Tabor City, NC · 2d

American Songwriter

Born 94 Years Ago Today in the Tar Heel State, the Golden-Era Honky-Tonk Star Mentored by Ernest Tubb Who Made Grand Ole Opry History

On this day (November 6) in 1932, Stonewall Jackson was born in Tabor City, North Carolina. Stonewall wasn’t a nickname or stage name. Instead, he was named after the famed Confederate General. However, his name is far from the least interesting thing about him. He was the first artist to join the Grand Ole Opry without a record deal. Jackson also toured with his mentor, Ernest Tubb, until he landed his first chart hit. Decades later, he sued the Opry for discrimination and won.

Tabor City, NC · 2d

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Elizabethtown announces 38th annual MLK Parade, seeks participants

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown. The parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers are encouraging churches, businesses, schools, civic groups,...

Elizabethtown, NC · 2d

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North Carolina tax preparer sentenced to 5 years in prison for nearly $24 million COVID-19 fraud scheme

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A North Carolina tax preparer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme that sought nearly $24 million in fraudulent tax refunds. Nejlai Mitchell, 48, was sentenced for conspiring to prepare false tax returns claiming...

North Carolina · 1h

The Robesonian

Local couple encourages a charitible spirit at their wedding

LUMBERTON — This holiday season, a local couple plans to use their wedding day to spread the spirit of giving and kindness. L

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Lead narrows in tight NC race that could decide control of state Senate

The margin is tightening in a North Carolina Senate race that could decide control of the chamber — and perhaps all lawmaking in the state. Hoke County elections officials on Friday counted 59 provisional ballots and rejected 105 more in the race for the state’s 24th NC Senate District between powerful Republican Sen. Danny Britt and Democratic challenger Catina Hamm.

Hoke County, NC · 2d

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Pecan Harvest Music Festival Today

Live music, vendors, food and fun are on tap for downtown Whiteville today as the Pecan Harvest Music Festival gets underway. The morning began with the Veterans Celebration Parade. Live music will be on the main stage at Vineland Station through 4 p.m. CCN’s Patty Nieman caught some video and...

Whiteville, NC · 2d

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Loved ones gather for candlelight vigil to remember Sequioa Howard in St. Pauls

ST. PAULS, N.C. (WPDE) — A sea of purple filled St. Pauls Community Park Sunday night as family and friends gathered to remember 34-year-old Sequioa Howard, who died just days prior. Candles were lit, memories were shared and loved ones gathered around one another as they mourned Howard and...

St Pauls, NC · 16h

Bladen Journal

East Bladen, Bertie to meet in 2A football playoffs

The second round matchup between East Bladen and Bertie in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A football playoffs was set without a play being run. East Bladen (7-3) received a first-round bye as the No. 6 seed in the East bracket. No. 11 seed Bertie (4-7) advanced when No....

Elizabethtown, NC · 2d

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Boyfriend charged with murder in St. Pauls woman's shooting death, denied bond

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C (WPDE) — A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend in St. Pauls, according to Police Chief Michael Owens. Roman Morales is accused of killing his girlfriend, 34-year-old Sucoria Howard, following an argument at a home on McLean...

Robeson County, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

Letter: Racism has no place in tribal politics

Racism should not be tolerated in any campaign, especially indigenous peoples politics. Let’s not forget our Lumbee struggles against ra

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Lumberton Residents Say They Don’t Want a Data Center

“Who does not want a data center here?” Laura Oxendine asked the 100 or so people gathered in the Sandy Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall in Lumberton on Thursday night. Nearly three-quarters of people raised their hands in response to Oxendine, a Lumberton resident and member of the Lumbee...

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Columbus County Voters Approve Expanded Alcohol Sales and 0.25% Local Sales Tax

Voters in unincorporated parts of Columbus County said yes to all four alcohol-related measures on Tuesday's ballot, according to WWAY. The measures open the door to sales of malt beverages, unfortified wine, and mixed beverages, and they add a local sales and use tax. All 16 precincts turned in their results.

Columbus County, NC · 20h

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check.

Pender County, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

Fairmont football earns first playoff win since 2016

FAIRMONT — It’s safe to say the Fairmont football team has hit the ground running in its first season under coach Reggie Bush.

Fairmont, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

Pirates struggle in 1st-round playoff loss

MOCKSVILLE — The Lumberton High School football team faced a big early deficit and lost 50-23 to Davie County in Friday’s first-ro

The Robesonian

Pirate on the attack: Leach is county’s best

LUMBERTON — The Lumberton High School volleyball team was the cream of the crop in Robeson County, and junior Giselle Leach has been nam

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